2. Jan 13, 2022. Dealer Inquiries are welcome! The TGO logos and all content presented on this site may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission. And typically you still are after closes. Slide off and barrel out. This normally happens if you try to disassemble while holding the grip safety. I can get the recoil spring and cover out, but when I turn the barrel nut to where it is supposed to come out, it does not move. 0:00 / 4:30 Kimber Micro 9mm Slide STUCK or JAMMED - how NOT to! I liked it. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! When I function check the pistol the hammer will fall. Cookie Notice If you are looking for a local FFL to ship a product to, visit our Find an FFL page. Boom. I think you uncovered it yourself, the slide stop was starting to back out of the gun and it jammed, IMHO. You can see in the attached pictures that the slide stops right at the lever, which visually is proud of the frame. ), moving up and down depending upon what's going on. Won't move but maybe an 1/8 . Thanks for all of the replies. I cannot get it back into battery no matter how forceful I push or slap the backstrap. If you intend to buy something from the companies advertising above, or near the bottom of our pages, please use their banners in our sites. The vertical pin you mention is easy to shear off if the slide is put back on with the Schwartz safety in the wrong condition. Then after about 100 rounds, the slide stayed open as it should after the last shot, and I was not able to close the slide. Some start by removing the slide lock first and some start with removing the barrel [bushing] first. Advertisement Coins. Posted January 6, 2005. When you assemble or disassemble it you need to grip the frame to engage the grip safety and everything should slide together nice and easy. You need to figure out why the slide stop was backing out and fix it. Jul 13, 2007. I was good at it. Slow release gives a reset and much shorter trigger pull for next shot. Slide Sticking. Because when you normally fire a pistol you are still pressing the trigger as the slide opens. I could not get the slide lock to go back in, as the hole would never line up. Slide is stuck on frame of Kimber Target 2 9mm and I can't budge it. The slide dragging on the safety is not good. - Walter White. Also be aware that all of the solvent and oil you have in that case may start to break down that foam and you don't want that stuff in or on your gun - especially if you are storing the gun in that case. Hi so I just installed a new Wilson combat extended slide release on my new Springfield operator and it went in fine but when the slide is closed and I try to open it it's almost like it gets caught on something before opening. Recoil springs generally go 2 to 3 thous rounds with .45 ball equiv. Never been shot. Safety will not turn to removal positon, due to being jammed over the slide. 2. All Rights Reserved. In fact if you slowly release the slide it will actually stick. The only way to get the slide open is to release the trigger and cock the hammer. I've seen them have to go to a gunsmith after guys not used to the technique try the standard way. Bang Pull the trigger. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. You should get a rubber or vinyl mat to clean on and you should also never store a gun in a foam or fabric case - they will absorb moisture on a humid day and cause corrosion on your gun. It was used when we got it. Stormer 242 subscribers Subscribe 49K views 6 years ago The kimber micro 9 slide can get jammed and stuck if you are inserting. and we will get the conversation started. Once the slide is mostly onto the frame, you can then right the whole pistol and see the link clearly through the hole in the frame for the slide lock pin. Released the slide. I took the barrel, guide rod and spring out and its still getting stuck. Contact us via email for answers to all your FFL questions. Well i was field stripping my series 70 and the slide stop is stuck half way out and it wount come all the way out. Any help is appreciated thanks! I'm sure Brownell's has a video on it. You have to use some force to push the slide open. That engages the pin that jams the slide. You have to push up on the grip safety when you slide it off. Your help is appreciated. You may be able to see the brass from the spent round. He and took it a part and put it back together. On a new gun, yes. I disassembled the gun and Im now trying to remove the snap cap from the chamber. But that being said. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Won't budge. Do a Google search regarding Kimber's Schwartz safety. A solution without a problem. It gobbled the CCI and Norma, no problems. At this point I'll detail strip frame and remove Schwartz safety pin, then replace firing pin with a nonKimber one which effectively disables it. EDIT I got the slide open by gripping the slide tightly and slam I the palm of my hand into the backstrap. I feel kind of dumb, but I've never had this happen before. What the hell do I know , l think Im a shark. TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is a presentation of Enthusiast Productions. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Any suggestions? Just reading about the problem the other day. However, when I put a full magazine in and rack the slide to put one in the chamber the slide stays stuck back and its a real pita to push the slide forward again, it just kinda stays . You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Boxed it up and returned it to Nevada. WillM JavaScript is disabled. My Browning 1911-380 is very sensitive about that. It's there for a reason. The whole idea behind it is to make sure your 1911 only fires one shot with each trigger pull. Just curious, but have you tried removing the grips, and seeing if that solved the problem? Then the slide will open. 1911 slide won't come off 1911 slide won't come off. I took it apart and did not see any shavings or deep scratching on either the dust cover or slide, no abnormal wear. Pix? Does anyone have any experience with issues like these? Lifter as in the thing that presses the firing pin safety block up. Me and the guy at the gunshop (who has taken them down before) both tryed to get it working. What am I doing wrong? I was good at it. Before engaging in any transaction of goods or services on TGO, all parties involved must know and follow the local, state and Federal laws regarding those transactions. That as far as I took it down. Occasionally, the guide rod can get wedged into a weird position in the frame and cause the slide to hang up during disassembly. I then tried to remove the barrel nut hoping I could break it down and free up the slide, but the barrel nut is also stuck. 288,374. 1911 Pistol Slide Stop Problem Diagnosis mackdaddy1911a1 7.68K subscribers Subscribe 65K views 4 years ago A viewer recently asked about a problem he had with his 1911 locking the slide open. Last edited by revencer; 17th March 2009 at 19:45 . I'd be a little concerned that it's dragging enough to prevent racking the slide back. Im new to the 1911 platform but not to firearms. We cover that here as well. Barrel isn't stuck; it's loose so if I could slide the slide off the barrel would come with it. Then I read yesterday on the Kel-Tec site that when putting the gun back together first put the magazine in the handle. 73 votes, 35 comments. I don't know about the firing issue, but have seen many problems when Kimber transitioned to the Series II. Thanks foe all the suggestions - keep me coming. First Republic's share price closed Friday at $3.51, down 97% from the start of the year . One should only rotate the TD lever Open or Closed when the slide is locked open to the rear, so what you ultimately need to do is move the slide to the rear to lock it open, but you'll probably need to alternately move the slide a bit backward, then move the TD lever a bit clockwise to open more, then the slide again, then the TD lever again. We want to make your firearms purchases as simple as possible. How far down did you take it apart to clean it? I Have Not Been Able To Remove Same. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Look at the instructions / diagrams you have very closely and it will help. 63K subscribers in the 1911 community. I have watched several videos about 1911 break down. I ran through the pistol, cleaned and oiled. Do it again a few times. The 1911 slide stop is only a $20 part but proper fit and function is critical to the trouble free operation of your 1911. Now slam your strong hand into the back of the grip being sure to depress the grip safety as you do it. I wouldnt want this to happen to me again if my life depended on this gun. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. What kind of pistol? First Republic Insiders Sold Stock in Months Before Slide. I didn't mean to talk down at ya. I did the standard drill: dropped the magazine, safe direction, finger off trigger, safety off, rack the slide to eject the chambered round. Cant be stuck if its liquid. It could be the grips are interfering with the safety. I highly recommend Victor brand liquefiers. I was going to advice the original OP not to drop the slide on an empty chamber, but I don't want to start another argument on this topic since it's been covered a couple of times already. Recoil springs generally go 2 to 3 thous rounds with .45 ball equiv. I have not seen why you would make each choice. Recoil spring plug removed--spring not under compression? Sign up for a new account in our community. Hello Kimber and 1911 lovers, I have a custom II and the last time I was at the range the slide stayed open after the second shot, I released the mag and the slide was super stuck. It may take a couple of times but 99/100 this will free the live round. Removed the magazine, and slide won't move due to hte safety having ridden up over it. If you remove the bushing/spring plug first it does take the pressure/tension off everything and can make breaking down the gun easier rather than fighting the slide loaded up w/ spring tension. You still pay the normal price, our commission comes from their profit, so you have nothing to lose, while we have something to gain. Locked on like it was welded! 1. I purchased a used springfield 1911-A1. Or, at least it shot anyways. We cover that here as well. Loaded a magazine with the snap caps. The smith called and said he knew what it was when he picked it up. Its a very easy fix. The feed ramp seems too far forward so I assume the spring must have slipped and allowed the barrel to advance forward as I pushed the slide back. My slide got stuck once when I was trying to put the gun together too dry. Well you can take the middle leaf of the sear spring down to 12oz without risk if the trigger moves smoothly. We are saddened to share news that long-time forum member and gun rights activist in Pennsylvania, Kim Stolfer, has passed away. It moves ever so slightly and something inside clicks. Bushing is off, guide rod, spring and barrel are loose but slide is hanging up on something on frame and will not move in either direction. have you tried removing the slide?Another thing you can try is hold the slide with your left hand really hard,and hit the grip with the right as if you were gripping the gun.That is one trick that i learned when similar problem happened with my 1911.Safety in off position of course,hammer cocked.You want the slide to go back all the way. I've got a brand new Springfield 1911 "loaded" w/less than 50 rounds through it. You may have a swollen barrel due to a "double fire" meaning that you had a projectile stuck in the barrel and the next fired round pushed it out and expanded the barrel and now the barrel busing is keeping things closed up tight. Took my new SR22 to the range, and loved shooting it. I can get the slide to move from closed to 1/4 open and closed but nothing further. AndI wasreallyI was alive." Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. And if this method of unsticking a stuck slide doesnt work, then what? spray lube on it and try tapping it with a rubber mallet. I feel kind of dumb, but I've never had this happen before. Flush that pin out real well with Gun Scrubber or an equivalent cleaner, and then lube it with a drop of gun oil. Is your Springfield XD pistol's slide stuck on the frame, and you can't get it off? Nothing I did would let me rack the slide back. 2. You all rock! Brought them home. Learn how your comment data is processed. Also, if the gun is new, flush out the firing pin and the extractor channels also. Slide's about 5/8" aft of closed, and there is stilll a live round in the chamber. Slide is stuck on frame of Kimber Target 2 9mm and I can't budge it. I used the shooting bench at the range to push the slide open while holding the grip safety down. As did I and we got he/we slide to work. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse. Stuck closed.. You need to figure out why the slide stop was backing out (if it was) and fix it. There appears to have been bit of grinding on the top of the lever, which makes me think that it was causing the tough disassembly as well. Any help with this issue? The only way to get the slide open is to release the trigger and cock the hammer. Malfunctions Due to Ammo or Gun Mechanics Here are the different types of gun malfunctions and what to do about them: Squib Load It looks ok to me and the guy at the gun shop. I was misunderstanding him. I have all original series because of it. I could not get the slide lock to go back in, as the hole would never line up. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In the end we fixed one problem and possibly created another. Can you take out the recoil spring and plug? 1001 Los Rios Boulevard, Suite 100 I fired a total of two rounds and the slide froze on the rail. its stuck ive tried to to push the slide stop in while pulling on the slide Reply You absolutely cannot touch the grip safety while dis or assembling the Series II Kimbers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. So that means that the locking block is stuck up. Loaded that magazine. Disassembly problem . The later issue, hammer falling when slide closed, was due to the sear spring (flat spring) falling out and down upon reinstalling. TnShooter..what was the issue that was fixed? The best way to store a pistol is on a shelf or a hook with a coat of oil on it and exposed to nice dry air. I have a brand new Rock Island 1911 which I took to the range. the slide back on the frame. Dry slide is a bad thing. This still leaves the slide detent button under spring pressure which could slow or interfere with smooth slide operation but I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I Purchased Just A Slide That Was Received With A Barrel Stuck In The Slide. Hi so I just installed a new Wilson combat extended slide release on my new Springfield operator and it went in fine but when the slide is closed and I try to open it its almost like it gets caught on something before opening. Only show this user . Not even the RO was able to push down the slide stop button, nor rack the slide. Shine a light down the muzzle to see if there is an obstruction. You can't post a reply in it. Make sure the center leaf of the sear spring is contacting the surface of the disconnector and not the very bottom tip. Hmm. Gripping grip safety does not lower Schwartz pin projecting out of top of slide which seems to be the problem. ? Youll be the first to know about new products, sales, and special offers! FYI - I originally searched this forum and google before I posted and found only one related post from a guy who couldn't get his .22 conversion slide off a Kimber frame but there was no resolution on that thread which is why I'm posting this. Sep 24, 2014. 1. not likely, the thumb safety only blocks the slide on the exterior, there is nothing internal that will hold the slide closed. M1911 Disassembly and reassembly animations, Tests of Products of general shooters interest, Airsoft/Air Gun Modifications, Troubleshooting and Maintenance. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Only show this user. I was unable to move the slide with my hands. It's really stuck - I cannot move the slide at all. Here's the trick. And now it is stuck closed. I was taught to clean and relube after each use. I'm glad it's working properly now but I'm just curious to see if any of you have ever had this happen to any of your 1911's. Gunsmithing, Troubleshooting & Refinishing. A gentle suggestion. When the slide is at battery, the disconnector sits in this notch on the slide allowing the trigger to connect with the seat. We want to make your firearms purchases as simple as possible. A forum community dedicated to 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. 341,272. . Either way, break it down and clean it before shooting it." Never fired, stored gun of that age? We just got it tonight. check out the, Welcome to the Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association Forum, we hope you like what you find here and we strongly encourage you to. Disassemble the frame and pull the disconnector out. And now it is stuck closed. For more information, please see our Bert, Im sorry to hear youre having trouble. # 3 07-14-2009, 9:25 PM Jason762 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oakland-ish Posts: 1,707 iTrader: 38 / 98% First, check the safety. If you want to become a sponsor and see your banner in the above panel, click here to contact us. on just the very top most point of the safety you can see a tiny bit of the parkerizing start to wear off. My EDC is a full size Citadel 1911, which has always performed flawlessly. When you buy a Aidan Gray Faint Torquoise - Unframed Painting on Wood online from Wayfair, we make it as easy as possible for you to find out when your product will be delivered. I went to the range yesterday and ran 100 rounds with no issues. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 12oz is very conservative and most guns will run on 8oz. It Came With A Gi Replacement Barrel. Thumb thru the trigger guard fingers on top of the slide. I was just practicing taking the slide lock in and out of my 1911 (learning how to do it without the idiot mark) and I have somehow gotten my slide stuck in an in-between position (not fully back or forward). The recommended Shadow Systems method to field strip the gun. It's easy! First thing I did was google series 80 safety because I'd heard of that but never Schwartz Googling Schwartz I found plenty on how to disable it but not how to fix my problem without completely removing it which seems to entail destroying the rear sight which I don't want to do. Go too far on that leaf and the worst that will happen is the trigger won't reset. Remember the grip safety, if not depressed, will keep an XD locked shut. It is not sticking up as it should. "I did it for me. I have at least 20 striker fired pistols and half of them Glocks, for over 25 years, and Ive NEVER had this problem with any of them, ever. The frame stuck out maybe 1/4 inch from the end of the frame. Is it possible you had a squib round and fired into it and bulged the barrel? I did have the magazine in the handle when I was putting the slide back on the frame after cleaning it.

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